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If ever you need to differentiate for yourselfâor explain the difference to a contrary dinner-goerâjust remember: Rice is rice, while orzo is rice-shaped pasta. Orzo is usually made from white flour, though it can be made from whole-grain flour. Technically, both orzo pasta and rice reside in the grains food group and are categorized as cereal grains. Itâs not hard to see why you might find yourself looking at a box of orzo and wanting to call it rice.
The term is almost always used for pasta in other parts of the world, though orzo pasta is also called risoni in some places. Its small shape makes it a popular addition to soups and stews, and it can also be prepared as a pilaf in much the same way that rice could be.